HSS16X6X5/8 Dimensions & Weight
HSS16X6X5/8 is a rectangular hollow structural section, 16 x 6 in nominal outside with a 5/8 in nominal wall (0.581 in design wall per AISC), at 84.84 lb per foot — commonly specified for heavier columns and brace members.
HSS16X6X5/8 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth (nominal) | 16 in | 406.4 mm |
| Outside width (nominal) | 6 in | 152.4 mm |
| Wall thickness (nominal) | 5/8 in (0.625) | 15.9 mm |
| Design wall thickness0.93 x nominal, per AISC for A500 | 0.58 in | 14.8 mm |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 24.93 in² | 160.8 cm² |
| Weight | 84.84 lb/ft | 126.3 kg/m |
Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does HSS16X6X5/8 weigh and cost?
HSS16X6X5/8 weighs 84.84 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $78.05 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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